Cruise ship will undergo a multimillion-dollar refit before starting her Mexico cruises from Alabama
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Rebecca Gibson |
Mobile in Alabama, US is to serve as the homeport for Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Fantasy from November 2016 to November 2017.
On her new schedule, the 2,056-passenger ship will offer four-day cruises to Cozumel, Mexico, as well as five-day itineraries to Cozumel and Costa Maya or Progreso from November 2016 to November 2017.
“Carnival Fantasy’s four- and five-day cruises from Mobile provide consumers with an affordable way to visit stunning Mexican ports from a convenient homeport while offering our valued travel agent partners an exciting new short vacation option to market to their clients,” said Christine Duffy, Carnival’s president. “We’ve been working very closely with the port and city officials to make these cruises a reality and wish to thank Mayor Stimpson and his team for not only all their hard work, but also for creating a welcoming and positive environment that makes these cruises an attractive option for today’s consumers.”
Shore excursions will include various watersports activities and visits to historical sites such as Chichen Itza in Progreso, the Mayan ruins in Cozumel, the Chacchoben ruins in Costa Maya. Also in Costa Maya, guest will be able to visit the Lost Mayan Kingdom, a multi-million-dollar water-themed attraction that will feature slides, a lazy river, a suspended ropes course and more when it is complete.
“We are pleased and excited to welcome Carnival Cruise Line back to Mobile,” said Mayor Sandy Stimpson. “This agreement has been a priority since the day we took office. It represents a win for our city, a win for Carnival and most of all a win for the thousands of consumers who can once again enjoy a great cruise out of one of America’s greatest cities. We are building something special in Mobile, and this renewed partnership is evidence of that momentum.”
In early 2016, the 2,056-passenger Carnival Fantasy will undergo a multi-million-dollar refurbishment to add several elements of Carnival’s Fun Ship 2.0 product enhancement programme. The ship will be fitted with Guy’s Burger Joint, the poolside RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar, and the BlueIguana Cantina Mexican-themed eatery.